AIIMS Bathinda Hosts National CME on Cultural Competence and Communication Skills in Healthcare Management
Kanwar Inder Singh/ royalpatiala.in News/ August 5,2025
The Department of Physiology at AIIMS Bathinda successfully hosted a National Continuing Medical Education (CME) program on “Mastering Cultural Competence and Essential Communication Skills for Healthcare Professionals in Healthcare Management” on August 1, 2025. The event was held under the esteemed leadership of Prof. (Dr.) Anil K. Gupta, President of AIIMS Bathinda, and Prof. Meenu Singh, CEO & Executive Director of AIIMS Bathinda, who served as the Chief Patrons.
The CME featured distinguished guest speakers, including Dr. Shivender Rahul, Head (i/c) of the Department of Humanities at National Law University, Nagpur, and Dr. Dinesh Badyal, Director of CMCL-FAIMER Regional Institute, Ludhiana. Dr. Rajeev Sood, Vice Chancellor of BFUHS, Faridkot, graced the event as the Chief Guest.
The program aimed to equip healthcare professionals with the essential skills and knowledge to effectively manage diverse patient populations and improve healthcare outcomes. Key topics covered included cultural competence, communication skills, and healthcare management.
“We were delighted to host this important event and engage with healthcare professionals from across the country,” said Dr. Sonia Kochhar, Organizing Chairman, and Dr. Anupinder Thind, Organizing Secretary.
The event was also supported by Prof. Akhilesh Pathak, Dean Academics; Prof. Rajiv Kumar, Medical Superintendent; and Lt. Col. Rajeev Sen Roy, Deputy Director (Administration), who provided their valuable guidance and support.
The CME provided a platform for healthcare professionals to share knowledge, experiences, and best practices in cultural competence and communication skills. The event concluded with a sense of accomplishment and a renewed commitment to delivering high-quality patient care.
